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Jazz Guitarist, Composer, Arranger & Educator Shawn Purcell

Jazz Guitarist, Composer, Arranger & Educator Shawn Purcell

Update: 2025-09-23
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Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Jazz Guitarist, Composer, Arranger & Educator Shawn Purcell. We caught up with him about his new 2025 CD Oblivity and his life in music. Based in Washington, D.C., Shawn blends a wide range of influences with refined ensemble cohesion to craft the unique journey Oblivity offers. Featuring acclaimed saxophonist Walt Weiskopf on the front line, this dynamic quintet album showcases all original compositions.

Originally from Pittsburgh, PA, Shawn has performed, recorded, and toured with Walt Weiskopf, Pat Bianchi, Regina Carter, Sean Jones, Terell Stafford, and many more. In this interview, we dive into his career, inspirations, and the making of Oblivity.

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Jazz Guitarist, Composer, Arranger & Educator Shawn Purcell

Jazz Guitarist, Composer, Arranger & Educator Shawn Purcell

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